Early Years Teacher

About Early Years Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing platform Hive access

Pension access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Heworth Nursery in York is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead planning and delivery under the EYFS framework. You will own observation, assessment and planning for your key children, guiding next steps and ensuring inclusive practice.

You will mentor team members, collaborate on curriculum development, and act as Key Person to families, supporting SEND/ASL needs while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing the EYFS framework in a nursery setting.
• Ability to observe, assess and plan for key children, with next steps.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills to support a team and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery with expert EYFS knowledge in line with the early years curriculum.
• Own observation, assessment and planning for your key children and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
• Take on the Key Person role, building strong relationships with families and supporting SEND/ASL needs.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
• Celebrate and acknowledge children’s development and achievements.

Skills

EYFS Expertise

Observation & Assessment

Mentoring & Leadership

Communication with Parents

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Heworth is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 45 children, housed in a charming redbrick building. The nursery features cozy rooms designed for playing and learning in a secure environment where children can develop new skills and thrive. There is also a secure playground that encourages toddlers and preschoolers to explore and spark their imaginations. Located in the leafy northern suburbs of York on Heworth Green, the nursery is accessible via the A1036 and multiple nearby bus stops, including Monk Bridge, Eboracum Way, and Heworth Inn. York train station is about a 30-minute walk away. The facility also offers free parking for added convenience.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

What to expect as an Early Years Teacher

• Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework.of age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
• Take on the role of Key Person, maintaining b relationships with familie and support parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.

Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate

• Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification.
• Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
• Leadership and mentoring skills.